1. THE GRADING VISIT The grading visit is: around 2 hours, depending on the size of your business. carried out by a registered Green Tourism Assessor. and has two main purposes: to assess your achievements in relation to the criteria. to give you advice on how to operate more sustainably.

2. PREPARING FOR YOUR GRADING VISIT Review what you are doing – use checklist. Consider an action list…. ….which will evolve into your Action Plan. Collect evidence in Green File. Refer to criteria document. DON’T PANIC – remember how to eat an elephant?

3. One bite at a time!

4. HOW IS THE VISIT STRUCTURED? Visit is by appointment Interview with key staff / owner / general manager Look at any paperwork / bills / green file / staff records Go through checklist Look around the property and garden/grounds Discussions and advice throughout

5. WHAT WILL WE WANT TO SEE ? Website. Green File. Responsible Visitor Charter. Information for visitors on Public transport. Wildlife on site and off site. Car free activities. Receipts for local, ethical, recycled/recyclable purchasing.

6. AND WHERE WILL WE WANT TO GO? Bedrooms Kitchen Pantry Utility room Visitors Lounge Toilets and bathrooms if not ensuite Loft Heating and Hot water systems Garden/grounds

7. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE VISIT? You will receive: A comprehensive grading report. An award level based on the scoring of 60 measures. A series of further recommendations and actions. A GTBS plaque and certificate. Digital logos. You will be asked for: feedback